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Promoted Viking Snags Vote of Confidence, Praise from Vikings HC
In an ideal world, the now promoted Viking would still be the QB3, but that’s not the reality facing the Minnesota Vikings. J.J. McCarthy has been lost for the 2024 season, meaning Nick Mullens has ascended into the QB2 role. Sam Darnold will continue leading the charge and Jaren Hall is the developmental QB3, providing a mirror image of last season’s quarterback hierarchy except for Kirk Cousins swapping out for Mr. Darnold. On Wednesday, Kevin O’Connell expressed confidence in what Mullens is capable of doing.
Star Playmaker Suffers Injury Scare at Browns Practice on Thursday
Update: Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Thursday that Cooper is "sore," per Zac Jackson. The Cleveland Browns are hosting joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings this week as they prepare for their preseason tilt on Saturday afternoon. Joint practices are a great way for the starters to...
Minneapolis Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Illegal Possession of Machineguns
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to 63 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegally possessing machineguns, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger. According to court documents, on February 8, 2023, law enforcement observed a silver Mazda CX9 commit multiple...
Feeding our Future trial bribe: Woman set to plea guilty
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - It appears the woman accused of dropping off a bag containing $120,000 to a juror in the Feeding our Future fraud case is now set to plead guilty. The court docket in the bribe case is now listing a change of plea hearing for Ladan Ali.
Minneapolis City Council to weigh cannabis regulations
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - As Minnesota moves closer to cannabis licensing, and businesses opening in the Twin Cities, the City of Minneapolis is weighing cannabis regulations. During its Thursday morning meeting, council members gave notice of two separate ordinances related to cannabis. Cannabis business regulation. The "notice" means that lawmakers...
Remains of MN WWII airman forced on Bataan Death March, taken as POW identified
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota native and United States airman taken prisoner by Japanese forces in the Philippines during World War II has now been accounted for, more than 80 years after his death. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced in a press release Thursday that the remains of...
Minneapolis pays $275k to man beaten, choked by cop during riot
ListenMinneapolis pays $275k to man beaten, choked by cop during riot. The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday approved a $275,000 settlement for a man whom a police officer allegedly punched and choked in 2020. While the payout to Asante Simmons pales in comparison to those in other police misconduct cases, it pushes the total taxpayer outlay since 2006 above $94 million.
NFL Fans Think Tom Brady Is Making A Comeback To Shocking New NFC Team After Latest Developments
Tom Brady may have announced his second retirement from football 18 months ago, but what would the NFL offseason be without speculation that he may un-retire yet again?. The 47-year-old Tom Brady is gearing up to begin his new career as an NFL analyst for FOX Sports. If he’s seriously considering retiring again, the seven-time Super Bowl champion will have to land a contract soon with the 2024 NFL season now just three weeks away from kickoff.
Suspect in Deadly Minnesota Hit & Run Arrested on Murder Charge
Maplewood, MN (KROC-AM News) - A suspect in a deadly hit and run that occurred in the Twin Cities Wednesday night has been arrested. The Maplewood Public Safety Department says 34-year-old Ashley Renee Couch of St. Paul was taken into custody Thursday afternoon with assistance from the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension. She was booked into the Ramsey County Jail on suspicion of second-degree murder.
“Pay Him the $10 Million:” Vikings Urged to Sign Former DPOY, All-Pro Corner
Consider former Vikings GM Jeff Diamond among those who think that Minnesota ought to onboard Stephon Gilmore. In fact, Diamond has been advocating for the move for a little while. On Monday, Gilmore visited with the Vikings, an interaction that led to some positive thoughts from Kevin O’Connell but nothing in terms of a firm deal. Diamond sees a clear need for that reality to change given the current state of Minnesota’s corners.
In blog post, Kamala Harris urged bail fund donations for ‘front lines’ during 2020 riots
As riots shook cities across the United States in 2020, then-Sen. Kamala Harris authored a little-known blog post urging the public to help demonstrators “on the front lines” by donating to a bail fund that freed violent criminals. The blog post, which Harris published on her Medium profile on May 31, 2020, came amid riots […]
Brooklyn Center Nonprofit Provides Lifeline to Low-Income Families
The Brooklyn Center nonprofit Task Force Inc. offers a variety of services including food assistance for immigrant and low-income families. Located in a packed pair of rooms in the Brookdale West Professional Building at 5901 Brooklyn Blvd., it’s got heavy foot-traffic. “We are very busy, yesterday we had 61...
Brooklyn Center police investigating deadly motorcycle crash
BROOKLYN CENTER, Minn. — Police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash in the north metro Thursday afternoon.Around 2 p.m., the Brooklyn Center Police Department responded to a crash near the 1300 block of Shingle Creek Crossing.Arriving officers found a man unconscious and "bleeding profusely," police say. Officers performed life-saving measures but he was pronounced dead at the scene.The Minnesota State Patrol is assisting in the investigation into what caused the crash.The motorcyclist will be identified at a later time.
This is the Deadliest Highway in all of Minnesota
Driving can be an exhilarating experience, offering a sense of freedom and adventure as you navigate the open road. However, it's important to remember that not all roads are created equal - some are notorious for their deadly reputation.
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